International Commitments and Alignment with ILO Standards for Foreign Workers in Vietnam

1.Introduction Vietnam’s increasing integration into the global economy has been accompanied by efforts to modernize its labor law and strengthen protections for both domestic and foreign workers. Central to this process is Vietnam’s membership in the International Labour Organization (ILO) and its gradual ratification of key conventions on workers’ rights. For foreign employees, these commitments […]

Dispute Resolution Mechanisms for Foreign Employees in Vietnam

1.Introduction As Vietnam’s labor market becomes increasingly globalized, foreign employees now play a significant role across multiple sectors, from manufacturing to services and high-skilled industries. With this development comes the question of how disputes between foreign employees and employers are resolved. While Vietnamese law guarantees equal access to dispute resolution, in practice, foreign workers face […]

Equal Treatment and Anti-Discrimination in Employment Contracts with Foreign Workers

1. Legal BasisArticle 5(1) of the 2019 Labour Code of Vietnam affirms the principle of equality: every employee, irrespective of nationality, gender, or other personal status, is entitled to work, receive fair wages, enjoy occupational safety and hygiene, and participate in collective bargaining and other trade union activities. This provision is intended to guarantee that […]

Enterprises’ Responsibility for Ensuring Safe Working Conditions – The Relationship Between Compensation and the Duty of Prevention

1. Employers’ Obligations under the Law Article 138 of the 2019 Labour Code clearly stipulates: employers are obliged to ensure safe and hygienic working conditions; implement measures to prevent occupational accidents and diseases; provide adequate personal protective equipment; and organize occupational safety and hygiene training. Accordingly, the central responsibility of employers is not only to […]

Foreign-Invested Enterprises’ Rights to Mortgage Land-Use Rights

1. Introduction Land is a fundamental resource in Vietnam, yet the constitutional principle of “land ownership by the entire people” (Article 53, 2013 Constitution) prohibits private land ownership. Instead, enterprises—including foreign-invested enterprises (FIEs)—are granted land use rights (LURs). A critical issue lies in whether FIEs can mortgage these LURs to secure financing, a question that […]

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